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Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Hospice News

In Calendar Year 2021, the share of hospice care days with nurse visits in the last seven days of life rose to 63%, up from 62% year over year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). In 2019, for example, the percentage was 66%. CMS introduced SIA in 2016.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, aging service facilities need more staffing to meet regulatory and quality of care standards.

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Understanding social determinants of health and rehab

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Social determinants of health, understanding what they are, their impact on patient care, and their influence on effective transitions across care settings are all essential for rehab providers. Finally, let’s review what key areas were present in this year’s SNF proposed rule surround SODH.

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Regulators Taking Aim at Hospice PE Backers

Hospice News

With this growing influence comes renewed scrutiny about their impact on patient care, federal policymakers have indicated. Medicare is going to set higher standards for nursing homes and make sure your loved ones get the care they deserve and expect.”. That ends on my watch,” Biden said.

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

Amanda Sternklar ( 01:03 ): Since 2019, homo has achieved over 90% unit growth and expanded its footprint into more than 30 new states. Laura is the executive Vice President of Home Well Care Services. Now, for those of us in home care, you know, we know original Medicare is not a payer for us. We hear that all the time.